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Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam & Book Release

"What Unseen Thing Blows Wishes Across My Surface?"
Thursday, 11/10/2022
6:00 - 7:15
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room B
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck and special guests celebrate the release of Kim Shuck and LisaRuth Elliott's new collaborative book, What Unseen Thing Blows Wishes Across My Surface?

Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her experiences as a lifelong resident of San Francisco. Her most recent book of poetry, Exile Heart, was published in 2021 by That Painted Horse Press. In her term as Poet Laureate, she hosted scores of free poetry and art workshops for all ages at neighborhood libraries and schools and worked closely with San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Arts Commission to launch major citywide initiatives to honor Native American Indigenous People’s heritage.

This program is related to the exhibit What unseen thing blows wishes across my surface?, on view on the 6th floor of the Main Library, November 5, 2022 – February 16, 2023.

The book, program and exhibition are funded by the San Francisco Arts Commission.

Poetry

Programs designed to celebrate the art of the poem, including readings and talks.

Read & Write

Discover new titles, share inspiring works and participate in challenges and contests. 

First Person: Indigenous and Native Peoples Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to Indigenous Peoples.

Join the Library's celebration honoring the voices of Indigenous and native peoples with programs and workshops, book recommendations and more. 

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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